Monthly Archives: May 2011

I had high hopes, but . . .

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

I think I’m going to have to just hang up the “Gone Fishing” sign for a while.  I’m off to hike for a week on the Appalachian Trail, along with a few days on either end visiting with friends. If … Continue reading →

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Quarter surprise and wagging the dog

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

I have fifteen minutes to compose a coherent post.  More on the post a day thing and whether the dog is wagging the tail or the tail is wagging the dog a bit later – perhaps tomorrow.  I’ll tell you … Continue reading →

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Indulgent Mondays

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Tutoring season is winding down, until I start up with my summer tutees – I’m very excited about “Math Boot Camp”! I’m creating individualized fun and rigorous math lessons for kids who have some holes in their skills so they … Continue reading →

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Stillness Sundays- Four images from one spot in the back yard

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

The flamingos are happy that the bananas are returning from the winter’s freeze. Looking up at the red maple. Bananas and bamboo. Gratuitous and somewhat blurry cat on lap photo. I took these four photos without moving from my chair … Continue reading →

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Story Saturdays: One about the Appalachian Trail

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

This is tricky.  I don’t know how to tell a story about the Appalachian Trail.  I was out there for over six months and I don’t know how to condense the experience particularly well.  Ask my husband.  After something yesterday … Continue reading →

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